by Ken | Jul 7, 2012 | Editorial & Discussion, Everyday Life
Last Monday, I won two games of pool in a row (out of three) against one of the best pool players at the VA Recovery Center. I joked that I should buy a lottery ticket. Well, not really — later that day I did. If it was my lucky day, though, it may be...
by Ken | Jun 24, 2012 | Everyday Life
I’ve always wanted to be in with the show on-field, but could never commit to all the practices and rehearsals. Well, behold! The Universe found a way! About a week before, I was asked if I could stand in as a “captured Jedi”, went to a rehearsal,...
by Ken | Jun 24, 2012 | Politics, Economy, Science
I was in my second parade of the year with the lodge, this time for West Seneca Community Days. I got to hold the American flag again, and again I got salutes from a few vets. However, one caught my attention above all others. In front of one house stood a man...
by Ken | Jun 16, 2012 | Woodworking & Other Projects
Mike asked me to make a keyboard desk for him. Apparently he just wanted something utilitarian that wouldn’t fall apart. Apparently he didn’t know who he was asking to make it. I also figured I suck at birthdays and such, and wanted to do something nice...
by Ken | Jun 16, 2012 | Everyday Life, Family & Personal, Parkview, Woodworking & Other Projects
Now might not have been the best time to start a block club. I already accepted the position of [[Tyler (Masonic)|Tyler]] at the Lodge, and although it does not involve duties beyond being a doorman at meetings, it further ensures I must be there at nearly all...
